Patella baja following chronic quadriceps tendon rupture.

Hockings, Michael; Cameron, John C · Knee · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Patella baja is a complication of chronic quadriceps tendon rupture. In this case we present the treatment of this problem by the proximal transfer of the tibial tubercle allowing an environment in which the quadriceps tendon can heal.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy